Supported Housing Lead

Supported Housing Lead

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils have a exciting opportunity for experienced Senior Manager to join the Adult Social Care and Public Health Commissioning team. We are recruiting a Supported Housing Lead to develop and implement a comprehensive commissioning strategy that will transform the accommodation based care services available locally.  This position is well suited to someone who is innovative, motivated and passionate about ensuring people receive high quality housing and support. This is a 12-month fixed term contract.

About the Role

• You will be responsible for co-designing innovative new service models and shaping the local provider market in a way that promotes the aspirations and ambitions of the people we support. 
• You will have in depth knowledge of the Supported Housing Regulations and expectations and demonstrable experience in developing new schemes and repurposing existing schemes in accordance with local need.   
• You will be highly motivated, creative, and persistent in seeking solutions and be open to learning from and with others and working with people to effect positive change. 
• The post holder will need to be confident in working with a range of internal and external partners to shape and deliver the local priorities including social landlords, care and support providers and local communities. 
• You will be able to negotiate and resolve complex problems and the ability to manage change well is a necessity. 
• You will be highly organised, able to manage multiple strands of work within deadlines and enjoy being involved in a variety of activities and projects. 
• You will have good communication and presentation skills, enjoy working with people and be able to lead and inspire your team.  

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In return, you will be part of a wider Division with extremely supportive, collaborative and committed team members working together to improve the lives of local residents through innovation, learning together and new ideas. 

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
• You will be required to provide your work history and a supporting statement.
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Proven experience of commissioning major contracts and making changes to service provision to improve quality and standards
• Excellent literacy and the ability to prepare clear concise written reports (e.g. strategies, business cases, service reviews, specifications, bids) A/I Well-developed analytical, data analysis, problem solving skills

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date:  Monday 14th April 2025

Shortlisting Date: W/C 22nd April 2025

Interview Date: W/C 28th April 2025

For a discussion, please contact Elizabeth Pepper, Assistant Director of Specialist Commissioning, Learning via Disabilities: elizabeth.pepper@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

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